Seems you won't have to break the bank to buy the new iPhone 5.
According to 9to5Mac, the new Apple smartphone will be offered at the same price as its predecessor, the iPhone 4S, to U.S. users.
This news comes as the Cupertino-based company is weeks away from the expected launch of its iPhone 5.
The iPhone 4S came in three price ranges: $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB, and $399 for 64GB. It will come in black and white.
According to 9to5Mac, the part codes matrix for the new iPhone launch from a source at a well-known U.S. retail chain: N42A-USA -$199, N42B-USA-$199, N42A-USA-$299, N42B-USA-$299, N42A-USA-$399, N42B-USA-$399. A + B signify black and white.
Apple is also in talks with music firms that will help it gain licenses to launch its own streaming music service that will rival Pandora, according to a report from The New York Times.
The new generation iPhone 5 is reported to have a larger screen. It will be taller and thinner than the previous ones, according to various reports. It will support 4G LTE connectivity and will have a smaller dock connector.
The models that are being shipped might not have NFC technology. The site also reported that "several new accessories (which may be comprised of cases, cables, and adapters) ready to ship alongside this new iPhone N42."
Analysts are already predicting iPhone 5 will be a huge hit.
